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This is a Latin American percussion piece played on real instruments and layered up.
The rhythm uses a 2:3 clave played on clave sticks but also on the bongo skin (as I don't possess timbale) along with a cascara - by hitting the metallic side of the drum. This is then complemented by the bell pattern that usually accompanies cascara. Maracas add texture, as does the guiro which starts the piece.
We used Garageband's metronome to keep the base layer (guiro) on track, but I am aware we drift a little in parts. This was far harder to do than I had envisaged and a lot of time went into post-production in terms of the final arrangement and EQ settings. I still don't know if I have it right, so constructive feedback is welcomed!
Guiro, Cowbell, Clave sticks - Suzy Melville
Drums (conga, bongo), Maracas - Rosalind Loveluck (aka Mosaica)
The rhythm uses a 2:3 clave played on clave sticks but also on the bongo skin (as I don't possess timbale) along with a cascara - by hitting the metallic side of the drum. This is then complemented by the bell pattern that usually accompanies cascara. Maracas add texture, as does the guiro which starts the piece.
We used Garageband's metronome to keep the base layer (guiro) on track, but I am aware we drift a little in parts. This was far harder to do than I had envisaged and a lot of time went into post-production in terms of the final arrangement and EQ settings. I still don't know if I have it right, so constructive feedback is welcomed!
Guiro, Cowbell, Clave sticks - Suzy Melville
Drums (conga, bongo), Maracas - Rosalind Loveluck (aka Mosaica)
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paul f. page
I like the way this piece builds as you move into it, gently adding instruments while keeping the beat steady. I hear it all as a sort-of ground base from which other things might develop, perhaps a melodic line with a pan flute or something. I can certainly appreciate the time and care you have taken to sync all these instruments, and you've done that very well, indeed. Probably easier as a live performance than as an instrument by instrument track recording. I enjoyed hearing this unusual piece.